Nuclear fission P2
- Created by: Jemima
- Created on: 17-05-14 13:00
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- Fission
- Means 'spitting up'
- Large nucleus splits in 2
- 2 fragments=more stable
- EXCESS ENERGY released
- Process
- Bombard nucleus with neutrons
- When nucleus splits 3 neutrons are ejected
- Causes chain reaction
- Can cause uncontrolled nuclear reactions
- Nuclear power stations
- Use controlled reactions
- Carefully controlled
- Produces heat
- Use controlled reactions
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